Lookup request - Massachusetts

[amazon510]

Hi,

I'm trying to trace the descendants of James Goosney, born Dec. 24, 1884 in Bay Roberts or Coley's Point, Newfoundland, father Isaac.  He was settled in the Boston area by 1920, working as a seaman out of ships in that area. 

Would someone be able to please do a lookup on him - census or other records?  Our branch of the family lost track of him when he moved away, not sure if he married or not.  He may have died in the 1930s, but again not sure.  I am sure of his birthdate.

Warning - I think there is another James Goosney in the Boston area at that time, born in Bonne Bay around 1880, two children Ralph and John C.  This is not my man.

Thanks,

Jennifer.

[*Sandra*]

1930 Census of Merchant Seaman shows James Goosney Born about 1883 Newfoundland and aged 47 years. Single. Boatswain
Port in 1930: Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Ship Name: Josephine A McQuestin

Regards
Sandra

[*Sandra*]

WW1 Draft for James Goosney. Born 24 Dec 1884  Difficult to read
Address:-  xxxx Lewiett Cocaton  Boston  Suffolk Massachusetts . Occupation:- Seaman. Person who will always know him is Joseph Snook. 49 Frances Street. Everett. Massachusetts,

Regards
Sandra
 

[*Sandra*]

1920 Census New Orleans Ward 3, Orleans, Louisiana

Joseph Goosney. Born 1885 Newfoundland. Living on SS Moshico (Liner) SS Lake Dernwood  Crew. PA. Boatswain. Single.

Regards
Sandra

[amazon510]

Many thanks Sandra for the quick responses.  The Boatswain on the Josephine McQuestin looks like him - guess he doesn't have any descendants if he was still single at age 47!  Oh well.

Thanks again,

Jennifer.

[*Sandra*]

Hi Jennifer,

Yes, it looks as if he never married and had a life on the sea. Cannot find any further references to him. Sorry

Regards
Sandra

[shellyesq]

I think the address on the WWI Draft Registration Card might be 1 1/2 Lewis St., Boston, Mass.  Also, Joseph Snook is listed as his cousin.  James is described as medium height & build with brown hair & brown eyes.

[*Sandra*]

Excellent - thank you for clarifying that Shelly. Real good job one of us has a pair of eyes that work 

A family tree shows Joseph Snook Born 8 Mar 1889
in Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Died Jan 1980
in Everett, Middlesex, Massachusetts Married to Blanche Snow Born Mar 1893
in Bay Roberts, , Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Died. 10 Apr 1970
in Everett, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Regards
Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Incase it helps this is the family in 1920 Everett Ward 2, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Joseph Snook 31 Immigrated 1910 PA. House Carpenter.
Blanche Snook 29 Immigrated 1913 AL
Elizabeth Snook  2 months old.

Another family of Snook above them John and Maud also born Newfoundland.

Regards
Sandra